The Greenwich International Film Festival has announced the 2nd annual Changemaker Honorees, honoring artists who use their public platform and film to work for positive social change. An awards dinner and gala is scheduled for Friday, June 10 at Richard’s in downtown Greenwich.

Trudie Styler will receive the Changemaker Award for her work with the Rainforest Fund foundation that supports indigenous peoples in South America, Africa, and Asia and traditional populations in their efforts to protect their environment and fulfill their rights. Trudie and her husband, Sting, started the organization in 1989 and have raised more than $30 million for the cause. Abigail Breslin will receive the Rising Changemaker Award for her work with the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), which works to create a society with zero tolerance for domestic violence. By affecting public policy, increasing understanding of the impact of domestic violence, and providing programs and education that drive that change, NCADV is able to help create a society that empowers victims and survivors and holds abusers accountable.

A portion of the proceeds from the June 10 Changemaker Gala will go to the Rainforest Fund and to the NCADV. The Greenwich International Film Festival runs June 9-12th, with tickets available starting May 12th at 9 AM. The full festival slate will be announced May 11.

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